Ginger Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna w/ Salad

Today I planned ahead. I made my marinade and dressing before work, so all I had to do when I got home was throw the meal together. My mom and I found this recipe online a couple of years ago. WE LOVE IT because it's lite, refreshing, & mouthwatering all at the same time!

Seared Ahi Tuna

Ingredients

• 2 ahi tuna steaks. (3/4 inch think... ALSO I think buying these at an asian market is the best. They are top-notch, sushi sashimi quality there!)
• 2 Tbsp. dark sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. of grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove of garlic (minced)
• 1 green onion (save some for garnish or even more to toss in salad)
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Preparation

Mix the marinade, pour it over the tuna steaks, & pop those puppies in the fridge for at least an hour to bask in the deliciousness that they are becoming.

Heat a nonstick skillet over med/high to high heat (I add a litte olive oil to avoid sticking in the cast iron frying pan I like to use). Once the pan is hot, sear the steaks 1- 1 1/2 minutes on each side. YOU WANT THEM TO BE GORGEOUSLY STILL PINK ALL THROUGHOUT THE CENTER! (see pictures)

Asian Dressing

Ingredients

• 3 oz. rice vinegar
• 1 oz. soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 clove of garlic pressed
• 5 oz. vegetable oil

Preparation

Whisk that ish together and toss over some yummy dark greens! Ta-da you have a salad to rest your sexy ahi tuna on.

Check it out now..... the funk soul searer??

My messy prep space.

Only the outsides of the steaks turn a greyish-pink color. The inside stays a vibrant purple/pink color!

See that pretty color in the center??? Lovely. And I can't have seafood without my friendly Ballet of Angels. Please forgive my cell phone quality pictures. One day I will own a legitimate picture taking device.